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teaches

VERB

educate; instill knowledge

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advise coach demonstrate develop direct explain instruct lecture prepare show train tutor

STRONG

brainwash brief catechize communicate cram discipline drill edify enlighten exercise expound fit form ground guide illustrate imbue impart implant inculcate indoctrinate inform initiate interpret nurture profess rear school sharpen

WEAK

break in give instruction give lessons give the facts improve mind open eyes polish up pound into show the ropes

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal confuse hide learn neglect

STRONG

abandon destroy ignore keep mislead obscure secret

Example Sentences

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“We work all day after practice hours together, and it just means the world. You can tell that she loves the game and her little nuggets that she teaches me.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Rivas’ opponent is Raquel Zamora, who teaches English in the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Paolo Benanti, a Franciscan Friar of the Third Order and a Catholic priest, teaches moral philosophy at Luiss Guido Carli University and is a professor of ethics of technology at Seattle University.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

And, best of all: Each one concretely teaches a tip about budget cooking that can be applied to other meals.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

She teaches Max to sing the song while I slice the bread and boil the eggs.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron